Typhoon Podul made its second landfall along the coast of Zhangpu County in east China's Fujian Province just after midnight on Thursday, according to the Fujian provincial meteorological observatory.
Podul was classified as a severe tropical storm at the time of its latest landfall, with maximum sustained winds reaching 30 meters per second near its center.
The typhoon, which made its first landfall in Taitung County in China's Taiwan region on Wednesday afternoon, is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfalls across Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, and Guizhou. Meteorologists say the typhoon would weaken after its second landfall in Fujian.
Before the arrival of Podul, security cameras at a photovoltaic power station in Zhangzhou City which administers Zhangpu County showed heavy rains descending on with strong winds gusting over 13 meters per second.
The typhoon gained strength as it approached the coast of Fujian, with wind speeds in Xiamen nearing 30 meters per second on early Thursday morning.
Across the city, multiple districts reported over 50 millimeters of rainfall within 24 hours.
Power supply in Xiamen was also affected, with local emergency services dispatching over 660 personnel and more than 100 emergency vehicles to restore power to homes and businesses.
In Shishi City, seaside scenic spots were all closed and over 7,200 residents were evacuated to safe places ahead of the typhoon's arrival.
Typhoon Podul makes 2nd landfall in east China's Fujian
